1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 595 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |